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Effects of March of Dimes Supportive Pregnancy Care on Social Support and Postpartum Depression
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Kettrey, Heather Hensman; Steinka-Fry, Katarzyna T. – Health Education & Behavior, 2021
Purpose: Group prenatal care, which integrates medical care with patient education and empowerment in a group setting, has the potential to build social support among pregnant women and reduce the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Past research on group care's effects on social support or PPD has produced inconsistent findings. Studies have…
Descriptors: Nonprofit Organizations, Program Effectiveness, Patient Education, Social Support Groups